Assistant Professor in Motion Picture Production

California State University, Fullerton • Fullerton, CA

26d • $6,581 - $6,713 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in motion picture production, with an anticipated appointment in August 2027. Expertise across film and video production will be considered, with particular consideration given to editing and sound for film and television. Faculty contribute to the broader production curriculum and may teach beyond their primary specialization, including areas such as film aesthetics, introductory and advanced film production, production design, visual effects, producing, documentary, and experimental filmmaking.

The position’s primary teaching responsibilities include film/video editing and/or sound, as well as Production 1, the introductory gateway course to advanced production courses. The successful candidate may develop courses in these or other production areas and may request to teach other CTVA courses related to their education, expertise, and interests. CSUF faculty are teacher-scholars who integrate research and creative discovery into teaching in classrooms, labs, studios, and mentored projects. The appointee will produce scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with tenure requirements; contribute to the department’s life and development; advise students; serve on committees; and provide service to the department, university, and profession.

The position is based at CSUF and requires the employee to be able to accept on-campus instruction as assigned and come to campus when needed. The appointee is a mandated reporter under California law and must satisfactorily complete a background check. The application deadline for full consideration is January 17, 2026; review begins January 18, 2026.

Requirements

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in professional film/video production.
• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Promising record of creative or scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the assistant professor level.
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated professional experience as a narrative film/video editor.
• Demonstrated professional experience as a sound designer/editor for film and/or video.
• Professional experience in other production areas, including production aesthetics, introductory and advanced film/video production, production design, visual effects, producing, documentary, and/or experimental filmmaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in film/video editing and/or sound.
• Teach Production 1, the introductory gateway class to advanced production courses.
• Contribute to the broader production curriculum and potentially teach courses outside the primary area of specialization.
• Potentially develop new courses in production areas.
• Produce scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with tenure requirements.
• Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
• Advise students.
• Serve on committees and provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans.
• Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver.
• Access to campus child-care.
• Defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities.
• Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior